Aluminum Curtain Wall & Window Systems for South America | Manufacturer Solutions
High-performance aluminum curtain wall, window and door systems engineered for South America’s humid, coastal and seismic climates. Factory-direct supply, full engineering support and tested performance for commercial projects.
Certifications and Guarantees for South America Projects
For South American curtain wall, window and door projects, proven test data and clear documentation are essential for meeting code, passing municipal review and coping with demanding climates – from humid coastal cities and tropical rain to high-altitude and seismic regions. Owners and consultants want to see not only drawings, but certified performance values for air, water, structural and long-term durability.
Our aluminium systems can be designed and tested in line with local building codes and façade requirements in each South American country, using internationally recognised performance standards for curtain walls and fenestration. We support you with test reports, certificates and warranty documents tailored to your project so your façade package is easier to approve and simpler to maintain over the life of the building.
Codes, Standards & Documentation
We provide performance ratings and reports to recognised façade and fenestration standards, covering air, water and structural performance, as well as supporting documentation for energy efficiency, acoustic performance and other project-specific requirements. This helps your curtain walls, windows and doors clearly demonstrate compliance and quality in South American markets.
Service & Warranty Support for South America
For projects across South America, we stay involved beyond shipment with technical assistance, replacement parts and coordination with your local installers. Our warranties and ongoing support are designed around coastal, tropical and seismic conditions, helping your aluminium curtain wall, window and door systems remain weathertight, efficient and reliable year after year.
Challenges and solutions we encountered in our projects in South America
Coastal Corrosion & Humid Marine Climates
Pain in South America:
On many coastal projects in Brazil, Chile and Peru, salty sea air and high humidity quickly attack low-grade aluminium and hardware. Facades start to stain, powder coating fades, and operable windows and doors become hard to operate. After a few years, owners face water leakage, corrosion and expensive replacement of damaged curtain wall parts.
Our solution:
We specify marine-grade aluminium alloys, high-performance powder coating and stainless-steel or anti-corrosion hardware for coastal curtain wall, window and door systems. Drainage and joint details are designed to minimize standing water and salt build-up. This extends facade service life, keeps the appearance clean, and reduces long-term maintenance costs for seafront and harbour projects.
Heavy Rain, Wind-Driven Storms & Water Leakage
Pain in South America:
Tropical storms and months of heavy rain in regions such as the Amazon basin and Atlantic coast expose weak facade systems very quickly. Poorly designed joints, gaskets and drainage paths allow water to penetrate behind the curtain wall, causing interior damage, mould and client complaints.
Our solution:
Our curtain wall and window systems are engineered with multi-stage gaskets, pressure-equalized cavities and clearly defined drainage channels. We test air- and water-tightness to international façade standards and adapt mullion depths, transom profiles and sill details to your project wind and rainfall data. This keeps interiors dry even under strong wind-driven rain and reduces call-backs after handover.
High Solar Heat Gain & Overheating Interiors
Pain in South America:
In many South American cities close to the equator, strong sun and large glass areas make office towers and hotels overheat, especially on west-facing facades. If the curtain wall is not designed for solar control, cooling loads and energy bills become very high and occupants feel uncomfortable near the glass.
Our solution:
We combine thermally broken aluminium systems with carefully selected glazing – low-e and solar-control glass with optimised SHGC and visible light transmission. For especially exposed facades, we integrate external shading elements and light shelves into the curtain wall design. Our engineering team can provide U-value and solar gain calculations to help you meet local energy targets while keeping interiors bright and comfortable.
Seismic Movement & Building Drift in Earthquake Zones
Pain in South America:
Countries such as Chile, Peru and Ecuador are highly seismic. Conventional “rigid” facades can crack, lose sealant or leak when slabs move during an earthquake. If inter-story drift is not considered, curtain walls and large glazed openings become a high-risk part of the building envelope.
Our solution:
We design unitized and stick curtain wall systems with movement joints, sliding anchors and gasket details that accommodate inter-story drift without losing weather-tightness. Our engineers calculate allowable drift, anchor loads and joint movements based on your structural data, and we provide details for seismic gap treatment at slab edges. This helps your facade maintain performance during and after seismic events.
Urban Noise, Security & Comfort in Dense Cities
Pain in South America:
Busy avenues and high-density neighbourhoods in cities like São Paulo, Bogotá or Buenos Aires are noisy and sometimes face security concerns. Basic aluminium windows and doors often provide poor sound insulation and weak locking, leading to complaints from hotel guests, office tenants and apartment owners.
Our solution:
We offer acoustic curtain wall, window and door packages with double or triple glazing, optimised air gaps and specialised laminates to improve sound reduction. Frames are designed with multi-point locking, robust hinges and security glazing options where required. This combination improves acoustic comfort and security without sacrificing slim sightlines on the façade.
Inconsistent Installation Quality & Lack of Engineering Support
Pain in South America:
On many projects, local installers receive incomplete drawings or limited technical support from suppliers. Curtain wall units, windows and doors are sometimes installed without proper setting blocks, shims or sealant sequencing. This leads to misalignment, water leakage and disputes between contractors, consultants and owners.
Our solution:
For South American projects we provide a complete engineering support package: system selection, structural calculations, shop drawings, installation details and clear on-site instructions. Units are pre-assembled and clearly marked in our factory, with fixing points and adjustment ranges defined in advance. During installation we offer online technical support and, for major projects, optional on-site supervision, helping local teams achieve a reliable, repeatable installation quality.
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Curtain Wall
Engineered curtain walls that create sleek glass facades, delivering reliable weather protection and stable comfort for busy buildings.
Aluminum Door
Durable Aluminum doors with wide openings and smooth running, ideal for connecting living spaces with terraces, balconies and gardens.
Aluminum Window
Slim-frame Aluminum windows that maximise daylight and views while improving insulation, comfort and energy performance in modern interiors.
Customizable options
Design Options
Customize frame layouts and opening styles to better match different building types, usage scenarios, and aesthetic preferences.
Hardware Selections
Upgrade handles, hinges, rollers, and locking systems to improve daily operation, anti-theft security, and overall user comfort.
Size Customization
We tailor every unit to exact site measurements for smoother installation, tighter sealing, and a cleaner façade.
Color Choices
Choose standard RAL colors, metallic effects, or woodgrain finishes to coordinate perfectly with surrounding architecture and branding.
Material Selections
Combine high-grade aluminum, certified glass, and durable seals to handle harsh climates, heavy use, and long lifespans.
Glazing Types
Select double, triple, or laminated glazing combinations to balance daylight, energy efficiency, acoustic comfort, and safety performance.
Insulation Options
Optimize thermal breaks, insulated glass, and sealing details to reduce condensation, energy loss, and interior temperature swings.
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Aluminum Doors and Windows Solutions in the South America - FAQ
Can your curtain wall and window systems meet our local South American codes?
Yes. We design each curtain wall, window and door system around your local building code and project specifications. Based on your wind loads, seismic requirements, energy targets and acoustic needs, our engineers size profiles, anchors and glass build-ups, then provide calculation reports and test data to support consultant and authority approval.
How do you handle coastal corrosion and humid climates in South America?
For coastal cities and humid regions we use corrosion-resistant aluminium alloys, marine-grade powder coatings and high-quality hardware. Profiles are designed with drained cavities and proper sealant details to reduce standing water and salt build-up, helping facades maintain their appearance and performance for many years in harsh marine environments.
Are your systems suitable for heavy rain, strong wind and tropical storms?
Our curtain wall and window systems are engineered with multi-stage gaskets, pressure-equalized chambers and clear drainage paths. We test air- and water-tightness to international façade standards and adapt mullion depths, transom spacing and fixing details to your local wind pressures and rainfall intensity, keeping interiors dry during heavy, wind-driven storms.
Can your facades cope with seismic movement in countries like Chile or Peru?
Yes. In seismic regions we design unitized and stick curtain wall systems with movement joints, flexible anchors and gasket details that accommodate inter-story drift. Based on your structural information we calculate allowable movements and design connections so the façade can follow building deflection while maintaining weather-tightness and safety.
What types of aluminium systems do you supply for South American projects?
Curtain walls are our core product, including unitized and stick systems with different aesthetic options. To complete the façade package we also supply matching aluminium windows and doors—casement, tilt-turn, sliding and lift-and-slide—engineered to integrate smoothly into the curtain wall grid and meet the same performance requirements.
What engineering and installation support do you provide to local contractors?
We offer a full engineering package: system recommendation, structural calculations, façade details, shop drawings and fixing layouts coordinated with your wall build-ups and waterproofing layers. Units are pre-assembled and clearly marked in the factory. During installation we provide detailed manuals and online technical support, and for large projects we can discuss on-site supervision from our engineers.
How do you manage quality, packing, shipping and after-sales service for South America?
Quality is controlled at every stage—from design and material selection to cutting, machining, frame assembly, glazing, hardware installation and final inspection. Finished units are safely packed in customised racks or wooden crates, then loaded and secured in containers for sea shipment. We supply full shipping documents, and our service team remains available for technical questions, spare parts and warranty support throughout the life of your South American façade project.